Housewares: Store Brands New Frontier

Housewares

With consumer loyalty to store brands in food, beverages, health and beauty products firmly established, retailers are eyeing the $85 billion housewares and kitchenwares category business as the new frontier for store brands penetration. From supermarkets to mass merchandisers, the category is demonstrating that private label can be just as innovative and appealing as any national brand. Bob Vosburgh analyzes the products, trends, retailers and suppliers.

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